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Savion Glover: Tap Dance Superstar in Jazz Concert at the Palace of Fine Arts
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre (San Francisco, CA)
Rated 3.7 by 14 members who went.
Savion Glover performs at the Palace of Fine Arts. Since coming to prominence in the Broadway hit Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk, he's been one of the world's biggest and most acclaimed tap dancers. His latest project, the Coltrane-inspired Savion Glover and The Otherz, fuses his dancing with innovative jazz music.
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Dress
- We dressed business casual due to the venue and type of event yet many others dressed casual
- It was nice to see people dress up for this event.
- Dressed casual as did most of the audience.
Parking And Transportation
- Drove in and parked in the palace of arts parking lot across the street which was free.
- 43 Masonic stops inside the Presidio, a short walk away.
- We took a cab as it was easier for us to not have to deal with limited parking and extra fees
Food And Drinks
- They had bakery items and drinks available which was perfect
- Had wine and cheese while my son had a brownie. Nice variety including coffee tea soda and beer.
Other
- The tickets we purchased through Goldstar were perfect seat arrangements
- Buy your tickets through Goldstar!
More Details About Savion Glover
Quotes & Highlights
- “To see Mr. Glover dance is to see a virtuosic and authentic artist at work.” --The New York Times
- “The greatest tap-dancer to ever lace up a pair of tap shoes.”--Gregory Hines
More Information
Website: http://www.sfjazz.org/concerts/2009/fall/artists/glover.php
There are precious few artists who embody, redefine and radically expand their art form, but choreographer and tap dancer extraordinaire Savion Glover attained his singular status by the age of 20. Only 12 when he made his Broadway debut in The Tap Dance Kid, Glover starred alongside mentor Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis Jr. in 1989’s Tap, his film debut.
A regular on Sesame Street from 1990–95, he became a cultural phenomenon in 1996 when George C. Wolfe showcased his dazzling rhythmic dexterity in the musical Bring in ‘da Noise, Bring in ‘da Funk. In his last SFJAZZ appearance, Glover proved to be a formidable foil for piano legend McCoy Tyner. His latest project, the Coltrane-inspired Savion Glover and The Otherz, takes another major step in turning tap dance into a frontline jazz instrument.
SFJAZZ
SFJAZZ presents a wealth of year-round programs, including the internationally acclaimed San Francisco Jazz Festival, the SFJAZZ Spring Season and numerous community outreach and education programs.
Founded in 1983 under the name of Jazz in the City, the organization adopted its new identity as SFJAZZ in late 1999, in recognition of its expansion from seasonal music presenter to year-round arts institution.
All SFJAZZ programs reflect a spirit of artistic exploration, embracing the full breadth of jazz and its related musics; emphasize thematic programming, with tributes to jazz masters and celebrations of particular musical instruments, trends or styles; and strive to instill enthusiasm for jazz among wider audiences.
